Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Ficus roxburghii

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): roxburgh fig
Crop Use(s): fruit
Reference Source(s): douglas, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 4

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]

Thorne, P. J., D. B. Subba, et al. (1999). The basis of indigenous knowledge of tree fodder quality and its implications for improving the use of tree fodder in developing countries. Animal Feed Science and Technology. Sept. 81(1-2): 119-131. {a} Bro Dawel, Tyngongl, Ynys Mon, LL74 8NS, UK

Kumar, V., K. P. Singh, et al. (1998). Performance of plantation of fuel, fodder and timber species in Garhwal Himalaya. Indian Forester. Dec. 124(12): 1052-1054. {a} IDRC Project on Himalaya Eco-Rehabilitation, I.C.F.R.E., Dehra Dun, India

Wood, C. D., B. N. Tiwari, et al. (1994). Interspecies differences and variability with time of protein precipitation activity of extractable tannins, crude protein, ash, and dry matter content of leaves from 13 species of Nepalese fodder trees. Journal of Chemical Ecology 20(12): 3149-3162. {a} Natural Resources Inst., Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK

Sharma, K. R. and N. S. Thakur (1992). Evaluation of wooden boxes fabricated from lesser valued farm tree species for packaging and transportation of plum. Journal of Food Science and Technology 29(4): 235-236. University Horticulture Forestry, Solan-173 230, India

Sharma, K. R. and K. Venkaiah (1992). Assessment of some hardwoods of Himachal Pradesh for packing boxes based on specific gravity. Indian Botanical Contactor 9(3): 137-140. Dep. Forest Products Utilization, Dr. Y.S. Parmar Univ. Horticulture Forestry, Solan 173 230, India

Gupta, R. K., M. C. Agarwal, et al. (1990). Prediction model for thirteen tree species suitable for agro-forestry systems in the Himalaya. Indian Forester 116(9): 699-713.

Goel, B. and A. Kumar (1989). Composition of uncommon foods. Journal Of Food Science And Technology 26(1): 44-45.


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Latest update 30 January 2001 by: RF